How to Use the Bitly MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I use Claude Code to bulk shorten Bitly links in shell scripts?

Yes, you can pipe a list of URLs to Claude Code. It runs shortenurl for each item and outputs the shortened links directly to stdout.

Q: How does Claude Code display Bitly click analytics in the terminal?

Claude Code runs getclicks and prints the raw numbers or a clean terminal table. You get instant traffic data without leaving your SSH session.

Q: Can Claude Code list all my Bitly groups using the MCP Server?

Yes, Claude Code calls listgroups to display your workspaces. You can then list links within a specific group using listbitlinks.

Q: How do I install this MCP Server in my CLI environment?

Run the claude mcp add command with the HTTP transport flag pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The configuration is stored locally in your JSON config file.

Shorten URLs and query click metrics directly from your terminal using Claude Code.

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Terminal-based link shortening

The `shorten_url` tool lets you shorten long links directly from your shell prompt. You pipe a URL into Claude Code, and it returns a branded short link without you opening a browser. This MCP Server lets you keep your shell scripts clean and your links organized from the command line. You can use `update_bitlink` to add titles or change custom domains from the terminal.

Shell-based click analytics

The `get_clicks` tool retrieves instant traffic metrics for any short link right in your terminal window. You can query performance during server maintenance or deployments. Claude Code combines this with `get_countries` and `get_referrers` to output raw data or formatted tables. It lets SREs and DevOps engineers monitor campaign health without GUI overhead.

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The `create_qr_code` tool generates QR code graphics and saves them to your local directory via terminal commands. You can automate asset creation inside your deployment pipelines. This MCP Server enables headless QR code generation. Claude Code runs the tool, saves the file, and confirms the path, fitting perfectly into your CI/CD workflows.

Setup guide

Set up Bitly MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see bitly-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Bitly transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Bitly tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http bitly-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Bitly MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bitly-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Bitly MCP in Claude Code

Yes, you can pipe a list of URLs to Claude Code. It runs `shorten_url` for each item and outputs the shortened links directly to stdout.

Claude Code runs `get_clicks` and prints the raw numbers or a clean terminal table. You get instant traffic data without leaving your SSH session.

Yes, Claude Code calls `list_groups` to display your workspaces. You can then list links within a specific group using `list_bitlinks`.

Run the `claude mcp add` command with the HTTP transport flag pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The configuration is stored locally in your JSON config file.

Your API tokens and click data are never cached on disk. All requests go through encrypted HTTPS tunnels directly to Bitly, keeping your credentials safe from terminal history leaks.

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